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Andy Warhol
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 USD
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Description
- Andy Warhol
- Merce Cunningham
- acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas
- 28 by 24 in. 71.1 by 61 cm.
Provenance
Estate of Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., New York
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Literature
Georg Frei and Neil Printz, eds., The Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonné: Painting and Sculpture, Volume 1: 1961-1963, London, 2002, cat. no. 337, p. 306, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. The surface is remarkably bright and fresh for a painting of its age. There is evidence of light wear and handling to the edges and some minor and unobtrusive abrasions along the right and left sides. The canvas is strip-lined along top and bottom edges with linen. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Unframed.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.